Engine Control Systems Technical Lead - Aerospace

Description

This is a technical leadership role for the electronic engine controls work on the company's AE-family engines, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

You will lead engineers through the full system and software development lifecycle for engine control programs, with heavy management duties alongside the technical work.

The setting is challenging and self-directed, follows agile methods, and demands dependable, on-time program delivery.

You will work with the program team, external customers, the airworthiness group and others throughout development.

The position is graded GG10 and is full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across system and software phases, from planning to service release, following ARP4754 and DO-178.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders and team members informed on technical progress and technical risk.
• Build and carry out strategies and plans that keep the program within cost and schedule.
• Communicate clearly with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of system or software development experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field, or a PhD in a STEM field.
• You must be a US citizen to be considered.
• Preferred: an engineering degree.
• Preferred: experience managing engineering projects or functions.
• Preferred: a record of delivering engineering projects and tasks on time, within cost and to quality, and of leading teams to do the same.
• Preferred: experience working with diverse teams.
• Preferred: experience with DO-178, ARP4754 or similar certifications.
• Preferred: experience with gas turbine engine controls.
• Preferred: strong interpersonal skills, willingness to take responsibility and initiative, and the drive to finish assigned work on schedule.
• Preferred: excellent written and spoken English.

Conditions

Full-time position.

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office, based in Indianapolis, IN.

Relocation assistance is available.

Annual pay range is $98,566 to $160,169.

Pay for remote employees depends on their state of residence and may fall outside the posted range.

Applications close on 11/15/26.

The company provides equal opportunity to all applicants.

Benefits

• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• A flexible spending account and a health savings account.
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, certain paid holidays, and paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and a long-term incentive plan.
• Available options depend on factors such as hire date, employment type and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.